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CoCASA Training Resources

Four CoCASA trainings (on three different dates) were conducted in 2009. The training series was conducted using CoCASA Version 4.1. These trainings were recorded and are posted below along with transcripts and additional documents discussed or referenced during the trainings.

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This first of four CoCASA trainings explains the basic functions of setting up a provider, creating an assessment, and entering or importing patient data. This training also describes the use of CoCASA's VFC-AFIX Evaluation tab.

Title: Reports: "How to" and their Interpretation

Length: 1-1/2 hours

Target Audience: New or occasional CoCASA users (pre-requisite: CoCASA 101 or equivalent knowledge); Experienced CoCASA users who need a review or new ideas about how to use the reports.

This second of four CoCASA trainings explains the various reports within CoCASA. How to use, understand, and interpret the many reports are the topics covered in this training.

This third of four CoCASA trainings demonstrates the various functions contained in CoCASA’s upper toolbar. Topics covered include:

Exporting and Importing Data

Merging Assessments

Backing-up and Restoring Records

Deleting Records and Removing Records Marked for Deletion

Removing Duplicate Patients

Copying the Database

Creating a new Database

Changing a Database Location

Compacting/Repairing the Database

Note: CoCASA 401 and 501 were recorded together. The link to the recording and transcript are listed under CoCASA 501.

Title: Advanced & Customized Uses of Your CoCASA Data

Length: 1 hour

Target Audience: Users who coordinate AFIX, VFC or CoCASA activities at the state, territory or local levels

This fourth of four CoCASA trainings provides directions for using Microsoft Access to manage your CoCASA data and your VFC/AFIX program by creating custom queries and reports (prior knowledge of Microsoft Access not necessary).

Note: CoCASA 501 immediately follows CoCASA 401. CoCASA 401 and 501 were recorded together and the combined recording is provided below.